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Summary: What can I say other than-- "read it"?
Review: If you have any interest in George Burns or vaudeville or anything else in that realm, this book is definately a must read. I have to say, I read this book on a whim from my sister and it has to be one of the best books I have read. Wherever George and Gracie are now, they're just eating this up.
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Summary: George Burns remembers his wonderful life with Gracie Allen.
Review: My friend gave me her paperback copy of the back and I was up until 3 a.m. reading. I absolutely loved it, I am now a huge fan and am reading it for a 2nd time.
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Summary: Say "Thanks to Gracie". Thanks to Gracie!
Review: Rarely do I ever laugh out loud while reading - Geogrge made me.
Rarely do I ever get teary eyed while reading - George made me.I've always enjoyed the work of Burns & Allen and always planned on reading this book - when I finally did I was gald that I did. I don't need to get into the historical account of thier carrer or what a wonderful, natural talent Gracie was - I'll leave that to George. But George's "comic valentine" to/about Gracie is a wonderful, heartwarming read. You can hear George reading the words to you (actually you really can if you have the audiocasette version - I'm puffing on my cigar) with his dry wit and great delivery. If you admire Gracie or George you'll enjoy this read.
Next up.... ALL MY BEST FREINDS by George.
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Summary: Say "Thanks to Gracie". Thanks to Gracie!
Review: Rarely do I ever laugh out loud while reading - Geogrge made me.
Rarely do I ever get teary eyed while reading - George made me. I've always enjoyed the work of Burns & Allen and always planned on reading this book - when I finally did I was gald that I did. I don't need to get into the historical account of thier carrer or what a wonderful, natural talent Gracie was - I'll leave that to George. But George's "comic valentine" to/about Gracie is a wonderful, heartwarming read. You can hear George reading the words to you (actually you really can if you have the audiocasette version - I'm puffing on my cigar) with his dry wit and great delivery. If you admire Gracie or George you'll enjoy this read.
Next up.... ALL MY BEST FREINDS by George.
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Summary: "Alternate take" of book: same topic but different delivery
Review: The audio version of "Gracie" is unlike most audiobooks in that it isn't a literal recording of the text. Rather than simply reading his book, George Burns relates the same material as anecdotes. The result is funny and charming, and Burns's spontaneity lends the book unusual intimacy: George is talking privately to YOU. There are occasional time-outs for Burns & Allen performing their radio routines. Two mild drawbacks: Burns-on-tape doesn't tell the same stories with as much depth as Burns-in-print, and the tape editor has seen fit to interrupt Burns with occasional musical effects. But the subject overcomes the presentation, and if you've read "Gracie," you'll still want Burns's "alternate take" of the story.
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Summary: "Alternate take" of book: same topic but different delivery
Review: The audio version of "Gracie" is unlike most audiobooks in that it isn't a literal recording of the text. Rather than simply reading his book, George Burns relates the same material as anecdotes. The result is funny and charming, and Burns's spontaneity lends the book unusual intimacy: George is talking privately to YOU. There are occasional time-outs for Burns & Allen performing their radio routines. Two mild drawbacks: Burns-on-tape doesn't tell the same stories with as much depth as Burns-in-print, and the tape editor has seen fit to interrupt Burns with occasional musical effects. But the subject overcomes the presentation, and if you've read "Gracie," you'll still want Burns's "alternate take" of the story.
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Summary: "Alternate take" of book: same topic but different delivery
Review: The audio version of "Gracie" is unlike most audiobooks in that it isn't a literal recording of the text. Rather than simply reading his book, George Burns relates the same material as anecdotes. The result is funny and charming, and Burns's spontaneity lends the book unusual intimacy: George is talking privately to YOU. There are occasional time-outs for Burns & Allen performing their radio routines. Two mild drawbacks: Burns-on-tape doesn't tell the same stories with as much depth as Burns-in-print, and the tape editor has seen fit to interrupt Burns with occasional musical effects. But the subject overcomes the presentation, and if you've read "Gracie," you'll still want Burns's "alternate take" of the story.
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Summary: You'll laugh until you cry
Review: The first and last pages of this book will hit you really hard. In between, you'll laugh harder than you've ever laughed. I was 2 when Gracie died. I have no recollection of her, and hadn't seen/heard much that she did. My aunt loaned me her copy, and I read it. When I finished, I felt I lost someone dear to me. The story is told that well. It could not have been written any better. I now own it, and have read it five times! I recommend it to anyone and everyone.
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Summary: Nice Tape for a Trip
Review: The tape version of his book consists of Mr. Burns reminiscing about his wife Gracie. He does not read the text of the book, but hits all the main points in his own inimitable way. Well, three stars just because it's a good experience, refreshing to hear that there was once an America where a vaudeville comedy duo could travel together for a long period of time and not have sex together until they were married. The interpolated material from old radio broadcasts is welcome, but sometimes there are extensive musical excerpts that lead nowhere. Such filler I can live without. This tape has been around for awhile so you may want to get it while you can.
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Summary: Nice Tape for a Trip
Review: The tape version of his book consists of Mr. Burns reminiscing about his wife Gracie. He does not read the text of the book, but hits all the main points in his own inimitable way. Well, three stars just because it's a good experience, refreshing to hear that there was once an America where a vaudeville comedy duo could travel together for a long period of time and not have sex together until they were married. The interpolated material from old radio broadcasts is welcome, but sometimes there are extensive musical excerpts that lead nowhere. Such filler I can live without. This tape has been around for awhile so you may want to get it while you can.
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